If we wanted to use it with a stake in the yard, would it work? Im concerned about the neoprene part being kicked instead of the ball
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I'm ok with the neoprene part, but I feel this device needs to be more pro because the last time I bought, the connection string between the ball and the cord broke. I'm 31. I love if this mechanism to be for everyone to enhance their skills any way they like at any level and can never be broken.
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I think you could make it work with a little imagination. I bought it as a gift for an awesome player a day he loves it.
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Yes, but it really depends on the type of stake and the firmness of the ground. I used 6 inch spikes, 3 in each leg. The surface it is presently setting on is a soft soil glassy area so I tied sender blocks to each post as well. It has been quite stable in winds up to 30 miles an area, I'm sure it could easily handle more.
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Sure, but I would not recommend it. The ball is meant for indoor environment. Outdoors it'll soon become slick from dirt, scuffing, etc.
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I don't see why not. You may need extra poles, but the principle would be the same. The power box has holes in the back to hang it from a fence or other stationary object. You don't have to use the stake. I only used about half of the included wire, but then again, my fence is near the ground and around a 12 sq ft area.
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I wouldn't. . You have to buy a seperate stake. You screw the stake in the ground and you've got a 25 ft leash. One hook at the end goes on collar other goes on stake. Not enough length
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It works best when staked in grass but you can use it in the driveway. It may move around and need adjustments more frequently but it can be used in a driveway.
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It needs to be staked down as otherwise it can tip over. You could probably secure to fence some way
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It has a stake that goes into the ground. I have never left it up for a long period of time so I can't say of it would stay up in the wind
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Hi Heidi, I think you could do that. I have mine in my yard, but I have not had it staked down as we like to move it off the grass to mow and to shift it around so that it does not mess up the grass too much. If you need to keep it still you could always put some weight on the back (like a 5 gallon bucket filled with dirt) of each corner. Hope this helps. --Matt
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I place it in the garage when it rains. The only problem is that its not staked down so you have to adjust it ever so the ball is back in position to hit. I started moving it inside because I noticed slight rust on the base from being in the wet grass.
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As others have said, it is possible to stand it up without using stakes, but only if the ground is relatively hard. I have tried it on my grass without staking it in and it was leaning back too much so I had to stake it in. A driveway should be fine, barring any wind, etc. This is a great screen. Highly recommended.
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Well the scoring system needs to be plugged in for it to work, and even in the instructions it specifically says not for use for outdoor purposes. But I also hear you can use batteries instead of the plug in ac adapter. Hopefully that helps good luck!
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The net itself is very durable and can handle the kicks, but the four stakes sometimes need to be reset. My son is only 10 but has a powerful kick. This net is great for ball return and goalie practice. We keep the net stored in the garage when not in use so it isn't exposed to the weather, but it did stay outside through some rainstorms and the netting is fine. Have had this net for a while and it still performs as well the first day we set it up! If anything, you might want to buy longer stakes if you have any issue resetting after a few kicks.
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No. Stake is plastic. You use one or the other. You choose how you want it to look.
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I'd say that it is primarily designed for use where it can be staked somehow - that's easy outside, but for use indoors you'd have to devise an alternate method. First thing I'd try is some kind of weights - bags of something heavy on the frame.
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I did not stake mine I placed mulch on top of the hose . only time I would think you would need stakes is a sharp angle. The hose is quite flexible, once it's layed out in sun to warm
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yes, should work fine outdoors with a net; i use it inside, though, with wiffle golf balls.